Hi, I am new to the group. I was diagnosed with stage 3 Colo-rectal cancer at the beginning of the covid pandemic. The main symptom that I had at this time was fatigue, which I had first dismissed as part of getting older. Thanks to the work of my brilliant...
Hi I’m new to this group so thought I would say hi. im recovering from a hemi colectomy , I’m now 8 weeks post op. I start chemo flofox on the 7th via picc line. I was diagnosed with colon cancer T4 with 6 active lymph node’s. The tumour was removed...
I had right hemicolectomy 3 weeks ago. Did very well the first 2 weeks but now seem to be going backwards. Got an infected wound. I am struggling to get any support from medics. Colorectal nurses seem to mean well but not actually have a lot to offer...
Hi, Im in my 2week pro op,Struggling and have loads of Qs so sorry if been asked before :( How do I make friends with my stoma ? Some days I'm ok and others can't even face changing my bag,have a amazing supportive wife :) Does anybody recommend a spray...
Hi. I have never joined groups before so I'm not sure I doing this right but I have recently been diagnosed with colon cancer which has spread to my liver. I'm waiting to see cancer consultant this week to find out what pathway I'm on. I have been told...
Hello, 10 days ago I went for a colonoscopy following blood in my stools that had appeared since middle of September. I have had IBS for many years and worsening flare ups this year but never blood before. I had a fit test result of >200 and my GP had...
Hello all , I'm a year post my last chemo cycle but my CEA was high (13) throughout chemo and dipped to approximately 10 but has now risen above 12. Has anybody else in the group had an abnormal CEA that has proven to be their personal 'normal'.
Hi there, This is my first post and I'm not really sure what to say. Male, 43, Cheshire East NHS. A week ago I was told the colonoscopy found a 10cm rectal tumor, and the CT found nodules in my lungs. I'm waiting for a PET CT on Thursday to find out...
Hello! This is my first post in this forum. I was diagnosed with T3 bowel cancer on 4 October following a colonoscopy on 21 September. It is already quite advanced, having spread to several lymph nodes and also to my liver. A CT scan on 29 September...
Hi to everyone. I’m at the very beginning of a potential journey. I’ve had bloods done and shows deficit in Folate. FIT was positive. Going through the RDC diagnostic route. Was told it’s a 2 week rule but am talking to someone on 27th on phone for the...
